Mastering Transitions

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Which of the following best describes transitions in writing?

  • They are single words or phrases indicating a connection or relationship.
  • They are clarifying words or phrases that connect ideas together. (correct)
  • They are sentences that flow smoothly and connect ideas.
  • They are the key to making connections between parts of writing.

What is the purpose of transitions in writing?

  • To create a rough and disconnected flow in the writing.
  • To make the writing more difficult to read.
  • To connect ideas and concepts together. (correct)
  • To confuse the reader.

What is an example of a transition between paragraphs?

  • First (correct)
  • Along with
  • As important as
  • Furthermore

What is an example of a transition within a paragraph?

<p>Furthermore (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a transition to a new part of the writing?

<p>As important as (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to writing an effective transition?

<p>Determining what is being transitioned. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the appropriate word or phrase for a transition?

<p>The transitional situation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a tip for using more sophisticated transitions?

<p>Make use of basic transition words and phrases. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of essays often use opposition or counter argument transition words?

<p>Persuasive essays (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words can be used to replace 'so' in a more sophisticated transition?

<p>Hence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transition phrases in essays?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a transition word to start a sentence?

<p>Last (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the example transition provided in the text?

<p>The role of corporations and wealthy individuals in space exploration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the list of steps provided in the text?

<p>To guide the reader in writing an effective transition (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for beginning writers when it comes to using transitions?

<p>To use tried and true transitions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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